Year 6 art projects

I always like to start the year with a review of lines. Every grade level does a project that reintroduces all the different ways to make lines. By 4th and 5th grade, we are ready to turn those lines into something really amazing! These projects are partially inspired by the many "zentangle" lessons out there, but I don't actually teach the zentangle method. I have the students start with a line pattern and then fill it with doodles. We focused on contrast-making some areas dark, and some…

Our first project this year has been a very progressive, multi step, multi media project that has really evolved as we created! Our first p...

My first successful one-point perspective art lesson that my students loved. Perspective is part magic and part math and for creative types like me, there

Here’s a fun and inspirational splatter paint art project for kids that will help children increase their creative confidence and boost their self-esteem. And I love that this activity combines two cool art techniques- tape resist and splatter paint! Follow our Art for Kids Pinterest board! This splatter paint art project is perfect for...

I have a Daughter, who is a little artist. I mean really! She sees the word in a way that amazes me from time to time. 😊 A few weeks ago we went to a

What is OP ART? It is short for Optical Illusion. Op art, short for optical art, is a style of visual art that uses optical illusions. Op art works are abstract, with many better known pieces created in black and white. or contrasting colors. Typically, they give the viewer the impression of movement: waving, spinning, swirling, vibrating... Here are 2 Well know OpArt artist.... Bridgett Riley 1931- now 88 years old when posted Victor Vassarley 1906-1997 Victor Vasarely was a…

This was a super fun project my Grades 4- 6 mixed elective class did at the end of this school year. They LOVED this project- some even made 2 or 3. I pretty much followed the excellent instructions posted HERE on the "We Heart Art" blog. She found the idea on the Fine Lines blog. I was worried we would have to use that chunky yarn (of which I had none) but regular yarn worked well. I collect empty cereal boxes from my students all year long and stockpile them for projects such as these…

Creative Art Projects for Busy Teachers